Legging-ready looks
Somewhere down the road leggings made a comeback, and we couldnāt be happier that they did. Theyāre easy to throw on, comfortable and can even dress up an outfit. How to wear leggings is a question asked by many women who want a comfortable but stylish look for everyday wear. Donāt let fashion myths rule your closet ā you can just as easily wear leggings to the grocery store as you could to the office. You just need the right clothing accessories and tools to either kick up your style or relax it. Here is your guide to wearing leggings this fall:
Leggings with fall sweaters
LongĀ fall sweaters provide more than just a stylish ensemble for your wardrobe. They instantly make leggings workplace appropriate, too. The most important part of wearing leggings to the office is covering your bottom. With a long trench-coat style sweater, you can easily wear these comfortable pants to work. Consider donning a sweater in a fall color such as orange, cobalt or merlot. By incorporating these hues into your look, you’ll feel confident in color knowing your shades are on-trend.
Dresses with leggingsĀ
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Leggings are great for transforming summer dresses into winter ones, adding a layer of fabric to keep your lower half warm. That said, theyāre also great for winter outfits like plus size tunic dresses and sweater dresses. Essentially, leggings act like tights in cold weather ā but that doesnāt mean theyāre only for winter! Theyāre also great for fall, spring and even summer if the weather isnāt too hot.
Also, play around with accessories! Style your dresses and leggings by adding a cute hat or wide belt at the waist. Throw a shawl over top to keep warm in a chilly room, or go for big hair and sunglasses for a fabulous 70ās style. You may even find a pair of gold metallic leggings and platform heels to complete the look.
Leggings with tunics
If there was ever a perfect pairing, it would be leggings with tunics. Both components of this ensemble deliver all-day comfort and timeless style. When selecting a tunic that works with your body shape, opt for something that flatters your best features. For example, a scoop or V neck can elongate your neck and lengthen your body, while a detailed collar will draw attention to your top half and away from a wider bottom. As with any top you pair with leggings, it’s important to make sure your bottom is covered, and tunics provide a lot of variety in doing that. Uneven hemlines are longer in length, providing full coverage. Additionally, the irregular curves and angles create visual interest, instantly enhancing the style factor of your ensemble.
Boots with leggings
Bump up the comfort and style of leggings by wearing these pants with a great pair of fall boots. If you’re looking for a little more leg coverage than the tighter fit leggings provide, opt for a knee-high boot. The taller style will keep your legs warm in the cooler months and are a great way to segment your ensemble when wearing longer top like tunics or trench sweaters.
If you’re looking to show off your long, lean legs, go for shorter ankle boots instead. Heighten the fashion factor by selecting a pair of ankle boots that showcase details like fun patterns, lace fabric or metallic accents.
Leggings under a skirt
Skirts never go out of style, no matter the season, but their short length can leave your legs feeling cold and bare during fall. Combat this fashion dilemma by pairing your favorite summer skirts with tights or leggings. Both of these extra-coverage options work, but make sure the skirt is a shorter length. Maxi skirts won’t look right with leggings. It’s best to couple leggings with knee-length bottoms such as a patterned pencil skirts.
Wearing leggings can be as easy as adding an extra layer when it comes to fall fashion. Be sure to incorporate these comfortable, chic bottoms into your wardrobe this season.
Different styles of leggings
You also need to think about just what type of leggings you have. Standard black isnāt the only option ā there are many styles to choose from:
- Brightly colored: Leggings come in any color imaginable, including pink, yellow, green and orange. Keep this in mind when choosing a top. You can go with a matching color for a show-stopping look or choose something neutral to tone down the brightness. That said, leggings that are highlighter bright are best worn outside the office.
- Patterned: Diamonds, polka dots and pinstripes are all common patterns for leggings. You can also get novelty leggings with pictures of cats, cartoon characters or sports logos. These are great for catching a game or fun evenings like Halloween parties.
- Lace: Some leggings are made completely of soft lace, while others only have lace trimming on the legs. They usually come in black or neutral colors like beige, brown and white.
- Leather-like: Available in matte or high gloss, faux-leather leggings add edginess to any look. Go motorcycle chic by wearing them with an all-black outfit, or choose the high-fashion route by wearing a crisp white button-down.
- Fitness leggings: These are often made with compression features or sweat-wicking fabric. They usually have sporty trims and features, such as reflective panels, and usually feature a lot of stitching.
- Black: Basic and every day, every woman needs a pair of black leggings in her closet.
How to Choose the Perfect LeggingĀ
Making sure that you choose the right pair of leggings is essential. Here are some things to keep in mind on your hunt for your perfect pair of fashion leggings:
The size
Leggings can run a little bit differently than traditional pants. Theyāre generally more stretchy than a pair of black dress pants or jeans. This is necessary to keep in mind when choosing your size. You may usually buy a large for all of your bottoms. However, opting for a smaller size might be in your best interest because of the give of the material.
When ordering clothes online, you want to make sure you get the ultimate fit. If youāre unsure how to find your measurements, check Monroe and Mainās online guide.
The fit
If youāre buying leggings, consider what type of outfits youāll be pairing them with. For dresses and skirts, youāre going to want to make sure the waist is form fitting. The higher the waist is, the more slimming it will look. There are plenty of different lengths that you can choose from for your leggings. If you have longer legs, make sure they come past your ankles so they can be worn with whatever shoes you decide to throw on ā from booties to flats.
On the other hand, for those warmer months, you can consider cropped leggings that either go to your ankle or knee. That way, your legs arenāt fully covered if you donāt want them to be.
The color
When you hear leggings, traditionally you may think of the color black. Donāt limit yourself. Leggings can come in various colors from burgundy to gray. Add a little color to your getup by sporting a bright pair of leggings underneath your dress. Pair it with a monochromatic outfit so that the shade will really pop!
The material
One of the most important elements of choosing the best pair of leggings for you is ensuring theyāre made of the right material. If they material is thin, after a couple of washes they will become faded and transparent. Make sure your leggings are made from durable material that doesnāt show anything you donāt want visible in the light. The thicker the material is, the longer they will last, and the warmer theyāll keep you during those colder months.
The Dos & Donāts for Wearing Leggings
Occasionally people go overboard with their legging attire, leaving fashion victims with an appearance thatās not only unflattering, but an eyesore. Here are a few tips for finding the ultimate legging look thatās as stylish as it is slimming:
A little length goes a long way
When it comes to selecting a matching top for your leggings, itās important to keep in mind that the more length your shirt has, the more thin and stylish youāll look. If youāre wearing a blouse thatās tight and skinny, your appearance will lose substantial balance, and will come off as anything but slimming. Knit and tunic tops that cover up your behind are excellent pairings for black leggings. Look for a tunic that is filled with fitting details and slimming seams, offering you a more willowy and defined appearance for the lower half of your body.
Coat your cool
Establishing a little contrast in terms of volume and design with your legging bottoms is a great way to create a visually stirring outfit thatās also figure flattering. Matching a pair of solid-colored leggings with a coat or lengthy jacket is always a suitable choice. Trench coats, are especially compatible with leggings, as it will conceal any trouble spots while still presenting a polished appearance. A leather coat paired with black leggings is also the perfect outfit to wear when youāre trying to look stylish during your everyday errands or while youāre out and about in the neighborhood.
Expand your layers
One important rule of thumb to consider when wearing leggings is that the more layers you add to your top, the more in sync your outfit will look. Leggings offer up a chance for you to get more creative with your style, and combining tops such as vests and blouses is an easy way to invent an appearance thatās outgoing while also slimming your upper body. Pair some leggings with a long T-shirt and your favorite sweater. The shirt will poke out from underneath the sweater, drifting well below your waist for a look thatās fun and lively.
Accentuate your accessories
A quick way to spruce up any leggings outfit is by adding some appealing accessories. When the weather gets a little cooler, try pairing a stylish scarf, like a Cross Scarf, with your legging ensemble. Add an alluring hat to your attire, such as a Plaid Newsboy Hat, and youāll start wearing a look thatās flattering for leggings while also being entirely appealing.
Endorse some boots
Shoes are the biggest factor that can make or break your legging look. For the safest footwear option for leggings, always look toward boots to complement your attire. From flat riding boots to high-heeled booties, nothing matches well with black leggings quite like a darker pair of leather boots.
Comments (12)
Cynthia Mitchell Hillmon
I am a card holder and I just love your clothes shoes and everything else in it. Yes the items are a bit pricey but you have a chance to make monthly reasonable payments. and the shipping is a bit expensive you just have to know when and how to order and how much to order to cut down on the high shipping fee. in fact I am placing an order as we speak. keep the catalogs coming please
Glenette Basch
Just wanted to say I just received my last 2 orders, I love your clothes. I am thankful for the quality of the clothes and well worth the price and the shipping. I believe you get what you pay for. I always get compliments on the style. these are hard to find. Again, thank you and keep up the good work. But I would like to see more vests.
Thank you
Monroe and Main
Thanks for this comment Glenette! We love having you as a customer and glad you receive lots of compliments on your style! We’d love to see a pic sometime if you are willing to share? You can email it to us at socialmm@monroeandmain.com. Thanks!
miryam lopez
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sharon
I agree with Diane. I saw your catalog and fell in love with your clothes. You are a bit pricey for my budget, but I fell in love with a sweater coat and was gong to treat myself, but when I saw the price of shipping I deleted the order. Way, way, way too expensive for shipping. Especially in an age where many companies are offering free shipping.
Monroe and Main
Hi Sharon, Thanks for this feedback as well. Hope you also keep in touch over Facebook or on emails because we would love for you to still get that sweater coat.
M. Kelly
Where is the sleeveless vest advertised above? could not find it on the website.
Monroe and Main
Hello, We don’t sell this vest any longer. We were just showing the look with the leggings. We will let our merchandisers know that it’s of interest to you and we can see if we can bring it back or offer something similar soon. Thanks for checking out our Legging-Ready Looks! š
Carol kamin
I would shop all the time but I wear a petite and u don’t hsve any.. I buy Skechers shoes from u
diane
I would order many items on your website, but I will not pay over $20.00 to ship.
Monroe and Main
Thanks for this feedback Diane. We sometimes have offer sales or discounts on Facebook or over email so hopefully you keep in touch! Thanks for checking us out! š